2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Official Cooperation Travel Agency Signing Instructions
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train senior tour groups? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train senior tour groups must be booked through a regular travel agency recognized by the railway: the Xinjiang Pathfinder National Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed | ‘New National Train’ 14-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour, Perfect for Slow-Paced In-Depth Experience
Across the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are choosing a more relaxed and comfortable travel method—taking a tourist special train, enjoying scenery during the day, sleeping in sleeper berths at night, and never having to move luggage throughout the trip. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train is precisely such a railway slow travel product tailored for the silver-haired group. It is not an ordinary train but a moving ‘land cruise,’ connecting the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and cultural neighborhoods of the Tianshan region, truly realizing ‘the train moves with the people, and the scenery moves with the train.’
🌄 Special Train Starting Point and Route Features
The ‘New National Train’ tourist special train starts and ends at Urumqi Station, and tourists need to arrive in Urumqi on their own to assemble. The train uses customized marshaling, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, stopping at scenic spots during the day and running smoothly at night, effectively saving long-distance bus travel time. The entire journey covers core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in North Xinjiang, and Kashgar Ancient City, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Hotan Tuancheng in South Xinjiang, and incorporates special experiences like Adras silk culture, lavender sightseeing, and the Duku Highway (depending on seasonal opening).
Compared with other modes of transportation, the special train has significant advantages:
✅ Relaxed Pace:Daily scenic spot arrangements are relaxed, avoiding ‘rushed’ tourism;
✅ No Luggage Worries:Large luggage can be stored on the train, with one berth for the entire journey;
✅ Senior-Friendly:Carriages are equipped with soft and hard sleeper berths, reducing frequent boarding and alighting;
✅ Matched Crowd:Most fellow travelers are middle-aged and elderly, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
🚂 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed | ‘New National Train’ 14-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour, Slow-Paced In-Depth Experience at Its Best✅ Comprehensive Service:Full-journey one-stop tour guide service, with some schedules providing onboard medical support (subject to actual arrangements).
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration Details (Based on publicly available information for 2026)
The ‘New National Train’ uses national-level tourist special train carriages, with cabin designs balancing privacy and comfort. Currently, it mainly offers 4-person hard sleeper cabins, as follows:
Cabin Name:National Train 4-Person Hard Sleeper Cabin
Capacity:4 people per room (2 upper berths + 2 lower berths)
Cabin Area:Approximately 8–10 square meters (including corridor and storage space, subject to actual carriage measurements)
Facilities:Cabin door, reading light, power socket, air conditioning vent; toilets and washrooms are in the public area of the carriage
> Note:There are no bathrooms in the cabin; public toilets and washing areas are located at both ends of the carriage. Specific facility details may vary slightly depending on the carriage batch, please refer to the actual ride.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable Edition) Simplified Itinerary:
Across the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are choosing a more relaxed and comfortable travel method—taking a tourist special train, enjoying scenery during the day, sleeping in sleeper berths at night, and never having to move luggage throughout the trip. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train is precisely such a railway slow travel product tailored for the silver-haired group. It is not an ordinary train but a moving ‘land cruise,’ connecting the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and cultural neighborhoods of the Tianshan region, truly realizing ‘the train moves with the people, and the scenery moves with the train.’Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Adras Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
🌄 Special Train Starting Point and Route FeaturesDay 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Color Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury Edition) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Adras Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
The ‘New National Train’ tourist special train starts and ends at Urumqi Station, and tourists need to arrive in Urumqi on their own to assemble. The train uses customized marshaling, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, stopping at scenic spots during the day and running smoothly at night, effectively saving long-distance bus travel time. The entire journey covers core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in North Xinjiang, and Kashgar Ancient City, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Hotan Tuancheng in South Xinjiang, and incorporates special experiences like Adras silk culture, lavender sightseeing, and the Duku Highway (depending on seasonal opening).Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Booking Manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Color Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Compared with other modes of transportation, the special train has significant advantages:Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> ⚠️ Road conditions (such as the Duku Highway) and scenic spot opening status involved in the itinerary will be reasonably optimized by the travel agency in consultation with tourists based on local policies in 2026.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Version)
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Enjoyable Edition:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Cabin:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standard:Selected comfortable local hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury Edition:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Cabin:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
✅ Relaxed Pace: Daily scenic spot arrangements are relaxed, avoiding ‘rushed’ tourism;Product Standard:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu Scenic Area wooden house + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
> 📌 All prices are for reference only. The specific cost is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate due to factors such as schedule, room type, and policies.
📞 Booking Process (Please Identify the Contact Person)
To book the ‘New National Train’ special train, please go through the following official channels:
1. Contact the Booking Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Manager Yang Jia;
2. Provide the number of travelers, berth preference (upper/lower berth), and preferred schedule;
3. Obtain detailed itinerary materials and a draft contract;
4. Sign the contract and make payment after confirming everything is correct;
5. Receive the ‘Tour Group Notice’ before departure and arrive at Urumqi Station as instructed.
✅ No Luggage Worries: Large luggage can be stored on the train, with one berth for the entire journey;> Warm Reminder:Urumqi Station provides ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service to assist with seamless luggage entry into the station, ensuring a hassle-free trip.
ℹ️ Explanation of Included and Excluded Items
Included Items:
Full-journey special train berth (one berth for the entire journey)
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (according to product standard)
Full-journey one-stop tour guide service
Special meals as indicated in the itinerary (such as medicinal diet hotpot, depending on the product)
Pick-up service at Urumqi Station and luggage assistance
Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (airfare/train tickets)
✅ Senior-Friendly: Carriages are equipped with soft and hard sleeper berths, reducing frequent boarding and alighting; Scenic spot tickets and shuttle buses (to be paid on your own)
Personal expenses and voluntary self-funded activities
Single room supplement for solo travelers (the agency will try its best to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need to be negotiated separately)
> 📝 Remarks:Specific service content, hotel names, meal standards, etc., are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Audience and Reasons for Continued Popularity
The ‘New National Train’ special train is especially suitable for:
Retirees and silver-haired groups
Tourists who are not suitable for long car rides
Families who want to visit the highlights of both South and North Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of travel
Its continued popularity stems from the genuinely comfortable experience: no need to pack luggage every day, no need to get up early to travel, meals are arranged with a focus on light and nutritious food, and fellow travelers are of similar age for smooth communication. Coupled with Xinjiang’s vast territory, the ‘train moves with the people’ model greatly enhances travel efficiency and comfort.
To inquire about remaining seats, berth types, or obtain detailed information, please contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (by phone or WeChat). Schedules for 2026 are limited, so it is recommended to confirm your intention as early as possible to plan this slow journey across the Tianshan Mountains with peace of mind.
